Becki Willis, Chris Berg, Lori Robbins, Mary Dutta, Randy Weir, and S. Lee Manning explore how clear, believable goals give your protagonist purpose and momentum. They discuss how motivation, point of view, and inner conflict work together to move a story forward and create natural tension that keeps readers turning pages.
Val McDermid on Crime, Craft, and Creative Fearlessness
Jen Forbus interviews Val McDermid about her remarkable career in crime fiction. They discuss her work in film and television, her creative process, and the challenges that continue to inspire and push her as a writer.
